Mental load and its impact on our health

Mar 17, 2023 • 4 Likes

Mental load is difficult to identify, but is quite real. Anyone can be concerned, however, women seem to be more exposed than men. Mental load can have negative effects on physical and mental health. ...

Multiple sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis: are women more affected?

Mar 13, 2023 • 2 Likes

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system and leads to lesions causing motor, sensory, cognitive, visual or sphincter disturbances. Today, 3 out of 4...

Depression

Depression in gifted adults

Mar 12, 2023 • 1 Like

Depression in gifted adults can have a significant impact on their daily life and well-being. Low self-esteem, chronic fatigue and difficulty concentrating can be some of the symptoms of this...

Raynaud Syndrome

Raynaud's phenomenon (disease): causes, symptoms and treatments

Mar 6, 2023

Raynaud's disease (also known as Raynaud's phenomenon, or Raynaud's syndrome) is characterized by episodes of reduced blood flow in the extremities, most commonly the fingers. It is a chronic blood...

Diabetes (Type 1)
Diabetes (Type 2)
Diabetic retinopathy

Diabetes and eye problems: everything there is to know!

Feb 27, 2023 • 4 Likes • 2 comments

Diabetes is on the rise in the US and already affects more than 34.2 million people. Whether it is type I or type II, the risks of complications are high. Among the most feared consequences of...

Cancer

Cryotherapy in cancer treatment

Feb 4, 2023 • 1 Like

4 February is World Cancer Day. This awareness-raising day is an opportunity to highlight the challenges in the fight against cancer, to inform general population about scientific and medical...

Ankylosing spondylitis
Crohn's disease
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis
Psoriasis
Psoriatic arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis
Ulcerative colitis
Uveitis

Adalimumab (Humira®, Amjevita®, Abrilada®, Cyltezo®, Idacio®, Hadlima®, Hulio®, Hyrimoz® and Yusimry®): everything there is to know!

Jan 30, 2023

Adalimumab (Humira®, Amjevita®, Abrilada®, Cyltezo®, Idacio®, Hadlima®, Hulio®, Hyrimoz® and Yusimry®) is an immunosuppressive agent belonging to the anti-TNF family. It is used in the...

Psychiatry

Seasonal affective disorder: everything there is to know!

Jan 29, 2023 • 1 Like • 1 comment

SAD is most often associated with winter, which is why it is also called winter depression. But it is also known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD). There are two types of this condition: winter...

Cardiovascular diseases

What are the different cardiovascular diseases (CVD)?

Jan 27, 2023

Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are diseases pertaining to the heart and blood vessels. They are also the leading cause of mortality worldwide and healthy lifestyle choices are necessary to not just...

How to boost happiness hormones?

Jan 23, 2023 • 3 Likes • 2 comments

Hormones are substances produced by a gland, that regulate numerous body functions such as growth, temperature, sleep, stress and mood. Among these hormones, we find the so-called "happiness"...

Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia: First signs of the disease

Jan 22, 2023 • 2 Likes

Fibromyalgia is a chronic disease that is accompanied by persistent pain, immense fatigue and unsettling sleep, among many other symptoms. It can have a significant impact on the life of a patient...

Sleep disorders

Understanding sleep paralysis

Jan 15, 2023

Sleep is a complex physiological state of mind and body. We spend one third of our lives sleeping. However, our sleep can be disturbed by many factors such as our lifestyle, stress level, diet and...